Plain Wenge Wood Dowel Rods from China
Durable plain dowel rods from Wenge (Millettia laurentii), an African tropical hardwood known for its dark contrasting grain, cylindrically shaped without further profiling. Fits HTS 4409.22.60.00 as plain nonconiferous tropical wood dowels for specialty furniture applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Wenge may trigger additional wildlife inspections; provide scientific name verification
• Ensure smooth surface finish documentation to maintain 'plain' classification
• Consider pre-shipment moisture and insect testing protocols